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Schools open for the year

Published: Monday, August 20, 2012 at 1:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 10:14 p.m.

Nearly 87,000 students and more than 5,000 teachers go back to school today in Sarasota and Manatee counties. They will find some changes through the double doors, including new principals at 20 schools and a new schedule of classes in Manatee.

<p>Nearly 87,000 students and more than 5,000 teachers go back to school today in Sarasota and Manatee counties. They will find some changes through the double doors, including new principals at 20 schools and a new schedule of classes in Manatee.</p><p>Inside today, you will find important information about schools, including schedules, phone numbers and holiday dates.</p><p>There also are some tips for drivers who will be sharing the road with buses and children starting today.</p><p>See the story on 1B</p>